Chapter 2 The Cultural Environments Facing Business(9)

INTERNATIONAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT

26) According to the theory of success and reward expectation, the greatest enthusiasm for work generally occurs when there is a ________ likelihood of success combined with a ________ reward for success compared to the reward for failure.

A) high; high

B) high; low

C) low; high

D) low; low

Answer: C

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Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.7: Describe the major theories that explain why work motivation may differ from one country to another.

27) A country in which the norm is a money-and-things orientation and a belief that it's better to "live to work" than to "work to live" is most accurately characterized as a ________ culture.

A) high masculinity

B) Protestant ethic

C) non-fatalistic

D) self-actualization

Answer: A

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Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.7: Describe the major theories that explain why work motivation may differ from one country to another.

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity

28) Based on the hierarchy-of-needs theory, in which of the following would fulfillment of lower-order needs be the best motivator?

A) wealthy countries

B) Protestant countries

C) high femininity countries

D) very poor countries

Answer: D

Diff: 2 Page Ref: 61

Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.7: Describe the major theories that explain why work motivation may differ from one country to another.

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity